August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Longer immunotherapy treatment may improve outcomes for Merkel cell carcinoma patients.
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
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April 2010 in “Cancer Research” WYE-130600 may cause skin thickening and irritation.
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April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab significantly reduced cancer in a young woman with adrenocortical carcinoma.
January 2022 in “Asian journal of Current Research in Clinical Cancer” Some dibenzo compounds might help treat cancer with fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery” The treatment showed high response rates and was well-tolerated, potentially extending patient survival.
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August 2007 in “Annals of Oncology” Docetaxel and oxaliplatin are effective and have manageable side effects for recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
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October 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man developed skin lesions as a side effect of a gamma secretase inhibitor used for treating a tumor.
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May 2024 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” Trametinib can effectively treat severe kaposiform lymphangiomatosis when other treatments fail.
November 2011 in “Molecular Cancer Therapeutics” The Hedgehog signaling pathway is linked to cancer development, and targeting it with inhibitors shows promise but faces challenges like resistance.
Vismodegib effectively treats advanced basal cell carcinoma but requires careful management of serious side effects.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Advanced Plastic Surgery Research” The laser treatment effectively reduced hair growth in women with hirsutism, with temporary side effects.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Selaginella doederleinii extract shows potential for cervical cancer treatment but needs more research.
August 2013 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.
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December 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Iressa often causes skin issues like acne and dryness in lung cancer patients.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EGFRi/MEKi treatments cause hair follicles to lose some immune protection, leading to inflammation.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
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August 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
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May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Erlotinib can cause nonscarring hair loss and itchy skin.
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December 1976 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
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January 2012 in “Chemistry & biology” Proteasome inhibitors are promising treatments for various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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June 2025 in “MedComm” PROTACs show promise for cancer treatment, but designing them effectively is challenging.
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Lasers can help reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
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October 1994 in “Tumori Journal” As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.
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May 2001 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School successfully created a special compound that can be used to improve imaging of prostate cancer.
May 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors might be linked to breast cancer in men.